Hubbard Grille

I left the review below two months ago and gave the restaurant five stars. I came back today, 11/22/22 and again ordered the salmon plate. But the two plates are just not the same. And, IMHO, Hubbard took a big step backwards with this change.

The salmon plate in August was beautiful and the flavors were delicious, delicate, and distinct. The Nov 2022 salmon plate was a huge disappointment. The salmon still tasted great but there was only one other flavor, a heavy and sweet glaze. The asparagus was replaced with meaningless and pointless kale. The rice in the August plate was replaced by equally meaningless quinoa. Both the kale and the quinoa added nothing to the plate other than a vehicle for delivering the sweet glaze. There were only two flavors in this dish, and rather than compliment one another, they were in competition.

The second most disappointing aspect of this November salmon plate is the introduction of a potato squash chunks. I cared neither for their flavor as a paring with salmon, however much disguised by the sweet glaze, nor for their dry, mushy texture.

But the most disappointing aspect of the November plate when compared to the August plate was the substantially reduced size of the salmon portion. I finished the plate, which, by the way, was about the same price as the original, in just a few minutes and then picked up the menu in search for more.

That story would have warranted 4 stars because the salmon itself was still tasty and properly cooked. But, it’s three, because I was also disappointed by the facts that Hubbard discontinued the olive dish, which I was looking forward to as an appetizer, and they were out of cheese cake, their most appealing dessert, and they let Vee go (pictured), the most entertaining of bartenders.

So, on this particular night, I’ll finish my now routine drive from Akron to Cincinnati feeling sorry that I didn’t try something new on the amazing High Street in Columbus OH.

August 2022…

This place is amazing.

Great food, great atmosphere, and great service.

Ask Vee the bartender about his hand crafted cocktails. They’re awesome!

Never tell a chef how to do his or her job. Always order your steak or salmon, “Chef’s preference” and you’ll never be disappointed.

Can’t wait to come back with the family!

Great prices on Calamari and Brussel sprouts during happy hour.

First date? The marinated olives will relax the atmosphere and fuel your conversation.